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Significance of Individuals to Defending Human Rights

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine four different kinds of human rights.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research the assigned human right in their groups.  Students create a presentation about this human right to their...
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All Aboard: Underground Railroad Knowledge Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view a PowerPoint...
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Adventures in Africa

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create travel magazine advertisements about Africa. For this Africa lesson plan, students research different facts about different countries in Africa and make advertisements to go there.
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Eyes on the Estuaries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study estuaries and compare several ones in the U.S. In this estuary lesson plan students interpret data and compare the distribution of different species. 
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Tutors & Readers Theater

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Learners complete literacy service learning projects. In this literacy lesson plan, older students work with younger learners to tutor them in reading and writing. They help prepare a Readers Theater for the younger students.  
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What is a Puppy Mill?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider community and legislative efforts to stop puppy mills. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students discuss the needs of pets and determine how puppy mills do not meet the needs of animals.  Students...
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Morse Code, Telegraph, and West Virginia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson plan, students research the Morse Code and telegraph. Students create their own Morse Code and discuss communication history prior to...
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Governance

For Teachers K
Students explore government by researching Native American history. In this First Nations culture instructional activity, students define the Aboriginal action of speaking in a circle as a group. Students discuss their likes and dislikes...
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Diversity

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries.  For this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country...
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Play House

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers take a closer look at representative government. In this House of Representatives lesson, students discuss their local representative in Congress and research his or her responsibilities. Middle schoolers then...
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Hawaiian Hot Spots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe how plate tectonics contribute to the development of volcanoes. In this earth science lesson, students examine the map of Hawaii and explore the physical and biological environment there. They write a story about an...
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Bon Appetite Arcade Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research nutrition by examining the food pyramid. In this culinary activity, students identify the concept of a balanced meal by researching the different groups on a food pyramid. Students utilize the web to play a game titled...
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Model Rockets

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the basics of a model rocket and its classifications.  In this rocket lesson students determine the flight duration of a model rocket.
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Map Work About the Korean War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use an interactive website that chronicles the occupation of the Korean peninsula by each year and complete a worksheet. This helps them to research the causes of the Korean War.
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Hoaxes, Scams, Chain Letters and Urban Legends

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the evacuation of New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Using the internet, they research stories they may have heard and verify a story's authenticity. Students discuss rumors and urban legends. Given a worksheet,...
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Crafty Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...